Luckau – 750th Anniversary City Jubilee / Festival Weekend
City Jubilee with City Wall Run, 10 Stages, Festival Parade, Medieval Market, and Punt Rides — Free Admission
About 750 Years Luckau
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Luckau — 750 Years of City History
Luckau, with around 9,500 inhabitants, is the main town of a historically significant part of Lower Lusatia, and was first mentioned in documents in 1276. In 2026, the city will celebrate its 750th anniversary — a historic occasion for an exceptionally extensive festival weekend. Luckau is known for its completely preserved city wall (one of the best in Brandenburg), its medieval market square with the town hall, St. Nicholas' Church, and the former Dominican monastery.
Three Days Festival Weekend from June 12th to 14th, 2026
The festival weekend spans three days and uses the historic old town as its stage. Friday, June 12th: Kick-off with the City Wall Run for all age groups — challenges and historical stations along the city wall, with prize drawings. 6:30 PM Opening concert in St. Nicholas' Church. In the evening, parties on the market square and Schlossberg.
10 Stages and Venues
Throughout the weekend, 10 stages and venues will be spread across the old town: Market Square, Schloßberg, Schwarze Elster riverbank, St. Nicholas' Church, Dominican Monastery, City Wall stations, and several historic squares. The stages will feature a mix of concerts (classical, rock, pop, Schlager, folk), readings, theater, dance, and historical performances.
Festival Parade, Medieval Market, Punt Rides
Three program points are at the center: the Festival Parade with historical costumes, floats, and associations, the Medieval Market with craftsmen, jugglers, and medieval music, and the Punt Rides on the Schwarze Elster river (a nod to the Spreewald tradition of the nearby Spreewald region). In addition, many citizens will open their courtyards, cellars, and gardens to festival guests — an unusual form of city celebration.
In the Dahme-Spreewald District
Luckau is the main town of the Dahme-Spreewald district and is located at the southwestern tip of the Spreewald. With the 2026 city jubilee, the town positions itself as a cultural center of Lower Lusatia — a three-day festival weekend that connects the city's history with the vibrant present of Lower Lusatia.
750 Years Luckau — edition 2026
Three-Day Festival Weekend for the 750th Anniversary
The 2026 edition is a major historical event. With the festival weekend from June 12th to 14th, Luckau celebrates its first documented mention in 1276, marking 750 years of documented city history. The combination of the City Wall Run, Medieval Market, Festival Parade, and stage program across 10 venues makes this weekend the most extensive city festival in the Lower Lusatia region.
Detailed program overviews with a list of all stages, concerts, and events will be published by the City of Luckau via www.luckau.de and in a printable PDF.
Programme 750 Years Luckau 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026 — Kick-off
- Daytime: City Wall Run for all age groups with historical stations along the city wall and prize drawing
- 6:30 PM — Opening Concert in St. Nicholas' Church
- Evening — Parties on the Market Square and Schlossberg
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Main Program
- All Day 10 Stages and Venues in the Old Town
- Medieval Market with crafts, jugglers, and medieval music
- Punt Rides on the Schwarze Elster river
- Open Courtyards, Cellars, and Gardens — Citizens welcome festival guests
- Concerts (Classical, Rock, Pop, Schlager, Folk), Readings, Theater, Dance, Historical Performances
Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Festival Parade and Finale
- Morning/Afternoon — Grand Festival Parade with historical costumes, floats, associations
- Stage program continues
- Medieval Market and Punt Rides
- Evening — Closing Program and Festival Finale
Highlights 750 Years Luckau 2026
- 750th Anniversary of Luckau (First Mention 1276)
- Three-Day Festival Weekend in the Historic Old Town
- 10 Stages and Venues Spread Across the City
- City Wall Run for All Age Groups
- Medieval Market, Festival Parade, Punt Rides on the Schwarze Elster River
- Open Courtyards, Cellars, and Gardens of Citizens
- Free Admission on All Three Days
Prices 750 Years Luckau 2026
Free admission on all three days. Food, drinks, and Medieval Market offerings available on-site at usual prices.
Practical information — 750 Years Luckau
Getting There
Altstadt Luckau, 15926 Luckau. By car via the A 13 (exit Luckau/Freileitung) or the B 102. By train (RB22) from Berlin or Cottbus to Luckau-Uckro, from there take the city bus or walk about 2 km to the old town.
Dates
Friday, June 12, 2026 (City Wall Run, Opening Concert St. Nicholas' Church 6:30 PM, Evening Parties on Market Square and Schlossberg). Saturday, June 13, 2026 (All Day 10 Stages, Medieval Market, Punt Rides, Open Courtyards). Sunday, June 14, 2026 (Festival Parade, Closing Program).
Admission
Free admission on all three days. Food, drinks, and market offerings are available on-site at usual prices.
Contact
Stadt Luckau, Am Markt 34, 15926 Luckau. Phone 03544-5940, Email [email protected].
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Where it takes place 750 Years Luckau
Altstadt Luckau (mehrere Spielorte)
Am Markt 34, 15926 Luckau